baby-to-be en · NOUN
Etymology
From baby + -to-be.
Meanings
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(informal) An embryo or fetus; an unborn child.
At twenty-six weeks, your baby-to-be can move freely in your womb.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| babies-to-be | Number=Plur | lexicographic |